Lecturing on the Dao

Rumors ran rampant throughout the Central Wilderness Tribe.

Feng Xu had been busy dealing with the Nursery during this period and had not stepped outside its gates.

"Feng Xu, someone out there is slandering you."

Iron Pillar hurried into the Nursery and found Feng Xu writing a book.

"The children are studying. Don't shout so loudly."

Without even raising his head, Feng Xu dipped his brush in ink and continued writing.

Several completed volumes had already been placed beside him.

Aside from the Tao Te Ching, the rest were books on various crafts.

The book he was currently writing selected accounts of Primordial World creatures recorded in the Record of the Great Wilderness. It even included illustrations, making it easier to interest children.

"People are saying you can absorb Baleful Qi to cultivate. They say all the Baleful Qi appearing recently was spread by you, that you want it to spread throughout the Great Wilderness so you can absorb it and grow stronger."

Iron Pillar grabbed a clay bowl and gulped down water. Only after drinking two bowls did he sit in a nearby chair.

"I know. I even helped them spread it."

"What? You knew, and you still helped them make up rumors about you?"

Iron Pillar braced both hands on the table and stared at Feng Xu in disbelief.

Who helped others spread rumors about himself?

"Don't worry. I had Dashan and the others handle it. In a few days, new news will spread."

"Fine, then I won't worry about it. Just tell me if you need my help."

Iron Pillar left the Nursery and went to check on the workshops.

Two days later, the direction of the rumors in the tribe changed.

"Hey, did you hear? Some Grand Commanders want to become lords themselves. They secretly want